Kwame,

I just wanted to sincerely thank you for coming to talk with us at St. Thomas University in Minnesota today. The lessons you taught were invaluable. I am not currently enrolled in a university and my only post-H.S. education is reading books (right now I am working on "The Art of the Deal," and seminars like yours. I really enjoyed your speech and also the way you went the extra mile to reach out to the crowd. Afterward you even took a few minutes of you time to talk to me one on one.

Do you have any further advice for me since I am an entrepreneur, but I don't feel college would be the correct fit for me?

Again, I really appreciated your talk. Good luck in the future and thanks again.

T.W.

Response: Thanks, I just had my webmaster start up an audio/video response series to questions like yours...Click Here

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Kwame,

I just wanted to congratulate you on your eloquent speech this evening!! I enjoyed it immensely.

I have taken a few of the points discussed this evening to heart: the idea of no fear; taking calculated risks; and focusing on the open window, not the closed door. These three points seemed to hit home. Thank you very much! Again, I enjoyed your speech.

Sincerely,
H.T. Graduate Student
Cal Poly Pomona

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Kwame,

Thank you for coming to Moses Lake, Washington, to speak at Big Bend Community College. My husband, Mike (the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services at BBCC) enjoyed learning the "Lessons from the Board Room."

You are a brave young man of dignity and intelligence who obviously had plenty of home training. Your presentation was inspiring, real, and instructive. In addition, during your participation in The Apprentice (I watch EVERY episode, loved you and Troy, and was pulling for both of you) you showed that you know how to conduct yourself with quiet grace under extreme pressure. You are an articulate leader who deserved to win. I am most impressed, however, by the way you are now using your experience from Trump's reality show to make your own vision a reality. Congratulations. As the mother of four adult children (our oldest is 30), allow me to say that I know your mama would be proud.

Thanks again for coming to Eastern Washington.

- B.J.L.

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Hi Kwame,

I am 32 and I live in London in the UK with my husband and 2 children. We originally come from Nigeria but are British. We recently watched the complete series of the Apprentice over the course of 2 weeks on BBC 2 here in the UK and it was truly amazing. We cheered you on the whole way and we are so proud of your performance, the way you carried yourself and the outcome. We made a real connection with you it was like you were a member of our family. It is not often that there are positive male black role models on TV and role models that we can identify with and understand. We loved the fact that you never compromised your principles and treated everybody with respect. You are a true gentleman and you have done us proud. We are cheering you on pray everything works out for you. Keep it real!

Regards
- B.

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Guys,

I have never be motivated in my life. But the apprentice show which just concluded today here in the UK in which you; the man Kwame was runner up, has lifted me up beyond measure. You are outstanding, amazingly brilliant, calm and collective. I am going to be like you one day, you are so inspiring. Basically I am an African from a small southern african country called Malawi... ... I am motivated to do even better, by your performance on the show and from now onwards your website will be my favourite, trust me.

All be best and good luck Kwame, you are my hero.

- E.B.

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Good Afternoon,

Just wanted to say that here in the UK the final of The Apprentice is being shown tonight (22nd October), but I couldn't wait so had a sneak preview on the web site and I so wanted Kwame to win. However, then I found Kwame's website- fantastic - so Kwame- you are a winner and were always going to be!! WELL DONE, and GOOD LUCK with all your ventures.

Kind Regards,
- B. W.

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Dear Kwame,

The last episode of The Apprentice was broadcast today in London. I was very impressed with your achievement, attitude and the way you handle things and deal with the people around you.You are a true inspiration and America should be proud of you! I have just finished my masters here in London, at the London School of Economics- one thing is for sure though-'it wasn't an easy ride. Like you I truly belived that education, drive, humbleness coupled with hardwork are the key to success.

Great Respect and you are an example that most of us should follow!!
God Bless,
- A. J.

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Hello Kwame,

... I'm currently a student at Martin University in Indianapolis, IN. I was blessed enough to hear you speak Friday night and I just wanted to say thank you ... I felt very honored to have met you. Not for your present fame, but beacuse of the precious legacy I know you'll leave. You have one of the most humble sweetest spirits I've had the pleasure of meeting.

Thank you for focusing on the importance of character and being yourself rather than personal wealth. ... I truly believe that the fruits of your labor will be even greater than you've envisioned. Again thank you for just being you and inspiring me to become re-focused on my purpose.

- MW

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Dear Kwame

I stumbled upon your website/ very insightful interview posted on your homepage in the black mba magazine while doing some research on B schools that I plan to apply in 2005.

Congratulations on all that you have accomplished so early in life, pre/ post the Apprentice show, and yet continue to remain so humble. I wish you continued success.

Sincerely,
A

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You are a very intelligent, charming and polished man. But most importantly, a positive role model for ambitious (men) and women, as myself.

Well done and continued success on your ventures.

Cheers!
Ms. S. M.

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Dear Kwame

I saw you speak at my school today (SUNY Farmingdale) and I just wanted to say thank you. You really were a fantastic speaker and you really got your message accross to me. I gained so much out of your speach. Now I am going to apply what you said about setting the bar high for myself. When i met you, I thought that you were the nicest guy. I also wanted to say thank you for signing my dvd of The Apprentice. It really meant a lot to me. I just wanted to compliment you on your amazing speach and thank you because you really touched me and got me thinking about my future. Thank You
Matt S.

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Just wanted to say that i loved Kwame's speech at Rutgers University. He was humorous, inspirational, yet extremely professional. I think he is an excellent role model for people my age. I wish nothing but luck for Kwame, Legacy Holdings, and his colleagues.
Very Truly Yours
Jane, Class of 08'

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Brother Jackson,

On behalf of the Chi undergraduate chapter and Boston Alumni chapter I would like to thank you for coming out and spending time with us after your lecture. It was definately a pleasure meeting you. The brothers as well as myself really enjoyed your speech. We found you words of wisdom very insightful and I personally was intriged by your candid personality and sophistication. You have definately have raised the bar for the 5 Klubs. Once again, I thank you for your time and hope to see you in February.

P.S. I pray that you keep achieving in every field of human endeavor.
Sincerely,
H. J.

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Dear Mr. Jackson:

I have followed you on your journey to success by reading of your achievements. Although I have not seen any eposodes of the Apprentice, I have read the media coverage of your advancement and cheered you on!

Recently, I have read your interview with Kam Williams in the Carribean Life News, which told me a lot about you being culturally conscious, and I was pleased to read of your current undertaking, Legacy Development Partners.

I am writing you to express my support and interest in your project, and would like to be kept apprised of its advancement and of any opportunities to work with the project.

Wishing you lots of success,
F. J. D.

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Dear Mr. Jackson,

I am grad student at Bentley College. I attended your speech at Bentley last night. I was sitting dead center in the front row. I arrived almost two hours early to guarantee front row. (I was the only one there for a very long time) Your words meant so much to me. I wanted to personally thank you for your time and your wonderful words. I know you have given dozens of these speeches all around the country to thousands of people. I want you to know that they really do make a difference. I know you get paid well for these appearances, but the pay will never come close to knowing the effect you have on people's lives. Again, Mr. Jackson, thank you.

Thank you kindly for your time, and good luck to you on all of your future endeavors.

Very Sincerely,
E. S.

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Kwame,

You know, our time difference is 10hrs ahead of you. Such that when you guys are up and working, us guys have just downed our tools. Anyway,as i write this, its wednesday, later in the day, we will be watching the last episode of the apprentice, and so many people have their fingures crossed for you to get the top job as the apprentice.

Personally,i know your team played a part in you becoming second but a winner in your own way and just as you said earlier, you did not have the luxury to hire and fire.

I have been thinking alot, you are popular at the US of America, have you thought of going international? Like i said, this is the time we are watching the apprentice-1, meaning you are still on top here, and since apprentince-2 is going on now, it will probably get to us in a years time or so. Its called being a 3rd world country. Any young upcoming profesionals rush home to watch the apprentice, because somehow, they identify with you.

Your long time friend,
Ms. K. N. ( Nairobi, Kenya )

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Mr. Kwame Jackson

Congratulations first of all me and my family wanted you to win so badly! To see an African American accomplish what your did as oppose to sports or comedy was more than words can describe. your are definitely a role model to our children!

Respectfully
T. H.